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The fourth edition of Psychology and Adult Learning has been thoroughly updated to encompass
shifts in the concerns of adult educators as they respond to changing global social and economic
issues. Itexamines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice and explores the
seminal traditions of key psychological theories as well as discussing issues and problems in
applying them to an understanding of adult learning and development.Providing a thoughtful and
accessible approach to understanding self and personal change in adult education, and with a
new emphasis on diversity, this new edition has been revised and updated in light of the impact of
globalising processes, the emphasis on diversity among educators, developments in cognitive
neuroscience, the impact of social media, and the theoretical move away from &#8216grnd
theory&#8217 It examines the formation of identities, and places increased emphasis on how a
conception of selfhood lies at the heart of teaching adults. Considering adult learning in a variety
of contexts, topics covered include:&#8226Humanistic psychology &#8226Selfhood in the adult
years&#8226The relevance of neuroscience&#8226Adult intelligence and
cognition&#8226Behaviourism&#8226Group learning&#8226Transformative learningPsychology
and Adult Learning examines the psychological dimension of adult education work by analysing
and critiquing key psychological theories that have informed our understanding. It is essential
reading for all those who seek a critical account of how psychology informs contemporary adult
education theory and practice.